DOT Security · Lake Forest, IL ·
The Cybersecurity Engineer implements and supports security solutions in client environments, splitting time between client-facing deployment projects and troubleshooting/administrative support tickets. Day-to-day involves maintaining endpoint agents, NDR devices, log forwarders, and scanners, using tools like EDR/XDR, SIEM, and PowerShell.
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DOT Security exists because businesses deserve a cybersecurity partner they can trust. As cyber threats became more sophisticated and disruptive, organizations needed more than technology; they needed experts who could help protect their people, operations, and livelihoods. Born from Impact Networking during a time when that need was rapidly growing, DOT Security was created to deliver a more proactive, personalized approach to cybersecurity.
What makes DOT special is that we've never lost sight of why we started. We exist to help organizations operate with confidence, while investing in talented people who are passionate about solving complex challenges and protecting what matters most. We've built something special, but we're far from finished. The people who join DOT today will help define what comes next.
The Cybersecurity Engineer is an essential role at DOT Security, enabling and supporting our security solutions within client environments. The work is split between projects and support tickets. This role is ideal for an IT engineer or administrator looking to move into cybersecurity, or for a cybersecurity engineer looking for a position with a growing company.
Onboarding, renewal, and change order projects — Own the technical implementation of security solutions within client environments. Projects are client-facing and require the ability to work well with varied client IT staff and third-party IT providers.
Solution support — Work troubleshooting and administrative tickets for our security solutions, maintaining the health of our fleet of endpoint agents, connectors, log forwarders, NDR devices, and network scanners.
Consultative advisement — Work with internal teams to answer questions about our technology and provide guidance for varied and unique scenarios.
Process development and documentation — Write and maintain the implementation procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles that make deployments repeatable, and improve existing processes as our tooling changes.
Time tracking — Record time daily in our PSA system. Accurate, same-day time entry is a core expectation of this role — it drives client billing, project health, and capacity planning, and is reviewed as part of performance.
Working knowledge of endpoint, server, cloud, and networking concepts, with the ability to visualize and understand clients' IT environments.
Experience administering endpoints, servers, and infrastructure at scale, including working knowledge of PowerShell.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems under time pressure.
Knowledge of IT asset security across applications, data, devices, networks, and users, including monitoring and hardening practices.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including reports, plans, and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt where data is incomplete or no precedent exists, and operate ethically and with integrity.
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
Preferred qualifications
Relevant work experience in the managed services industry delivering IT and cybersecurity projects and supporting solutions.
Experience with EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, DNS filtering, email filtering, and other cybersecurity technologies.
Experience with PSA, ticketing, and time-tracking systems.
Working knowledge of CIS Controls, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP.
Relevant certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
Relevant college degree.
Ability to pass a Public Trust background check (limited requirement).
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.
DOT Security may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.
Full compensation details can and will be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.
5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card or Custom Menswear, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement
401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in select cases based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.
Certain positions within DOT Security may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations.
Please Note: All recruiting operations for DOT Security are managed by the Impact Networking Talent Acquisition Team. As a result, candidates should expect recruitment-related communications including application updates, interview scheduling, requests for information, and offer discussions to come from members of the Impact Talent Acquisition team.
We appreciate your interest in DOT Security and look forward to getting to know you.
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